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Memorial Service set for Fallen Florence Police Officer Sgt. Carraway

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Family, friends and the public will say goodbye to Florence Police Officer Terrence Carraway who was killed in the line of duty last Wednesday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released information about the public viewing. It will take place Monday, October 8 from 9am-11am at 3300 West Radio Drive. A memorial service will follow at the Florence…
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Florence County shooting suspect officially charged with murder of police officer

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday afternoon Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced new charges in connection to the shooting death of a Florence Police Officer and the injuries of six other officers. According to Lott, Fred Hopkins has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Officer Terrence Carraway. Hopkins also faces six counts of attempted murder, accused of ambushing…
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Public Viewing for Fallen Florence Officer set for Monday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Family, friends and the public will say goodbye to Florence Police Officer Terrence Carraway who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released information about the public viewing. It will take place on Monday, October 8 from 9am-11am at 300 West Radio Drive. A memorial service will follow at the Florence…
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Florence Police Chief on Officers shot and rescue efforts

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FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina police chief estimates about 30 minutes elapsed before seven law enforcement officers who had been shot could be rescued. Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler said Thursday at a news conference that about a half-hour passed between when the officers were shot and when they were recovered with an armored vehicle. Categories: Local News,…
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Florence Police Officer Shooting: Continuing Coverage

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Family, friends and the public will say goodbye to Florence Police Officer Terrence Carraway who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released information about the public viewing. It will take place on Monday, October 8 from 9am-11am at 300 West Radio Drive. A memorial service will follow at the Florence…
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Continuing Coverage: Florence Officer Shootings

Crysty Vaughan,

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– Authorities are set to hold a news conference Thursday to update the investigation into the shooting death of one Florence Police officer and the shooting of 6 other officers. Officials have identified the suspect accused of killing 52-year-old Officer Terrence Carraway during a violent standoff in Florence. ABC Columbia news has learned 74-year-old Fred Hopkins is in…